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>Thermal 301: Introduction to Solar Domestic Hot Water for Installers
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28
Professionals with plumbing experience who plan to install solar water heating systems can start with this one day introductory course to learn the foundation of this fast growing and important renewable technology. This class will cover the details of major system components for pool heating and domestic water heating technologies. There will be a focus on selecting a proper site. We will introduce the financial and environmental benefits of installing a system. This class is ISP Accredited and counts toward the NABCEP educational requirement. More information about NABCEP certification can be found on the NABCEP website.Solar Space Heating is touched upon in this lecture, but covered in more depth in Thermal 302.
Prerequisite: Each student will be expected to have basic plumbing, electrical, and roofing skills. (Specifically, knowledge of basic plumbing tasks such as soldering pipe joints, gluing pipe joints, sealing fittings, testing for plumbing leaks, etc. In regards to electrical, the installer should be familiar with basic electrical concepts and terms and with the operation of a multimeter. Also included is the ability to connect wiring, create weather sealed connections, etc. Regarding roofing knowledge, the installer should be familiar with basic roof materials, terminologies as well as flashing and sealing methods.) This class does not teach plumbing fundamentals.
Lecture Topics:
- Science and technology of closed & open loop systems
- Description of the types of collectors
- Detailed description of system components
- Introduction to system sizing
- Site assessment procedures (includes lab)
- Economic benefits of solar water heating
| When: | Day 1: Sat, Sep 27 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Day 2: Sun, Sep 28 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Cost: | $400 |
Instructors
Bob Ramlow
Bob is co-owner of Artha Sustainable Living Center LLC, a lead consultant for the state of Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program and a founding member and senior instructor for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. He is the author of Solar Water Heating, A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems, the first book of it’s kind written in over 20 years. Bob is an ISPQ Independent Master Trainer in Solar Thermal and an NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer. Bob has more than 30 years experience designing and installing solar systems and has been a driving force in the growth of solar thermal use in the mid-west. Bob not only consults and educates on renewable energy, he leads by example living in a home that is powered by the sun and built with sustainable materials.
Complete Schedule for this Class
Important Information
Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, as class size is limited. To reserve a space please pay the entire tuition upon sign-up. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, and you will be notified in advance if a class you had previously enrolled in is cancelled.
Location
Hudson, MA
Headquarters
The Alternative Energy Store
43 Broad Street
Suite A408
Hudson, MA 01749
Accommodations
The Holiday Inn Express in Hudson, MA, offers special room rates to Alternative Energy Store students! You will receive reservation information in a separate email shortly after enrolling in the class.
Directions
From Logan Airport, Boston, MA: (Total Est. Time: 50 minutes Total Est. Distance: 42.17 miles Map)
1: Start out going WEST toward TERMINAL C (Portions toll). 0.9 miles
2: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ramp. <0.1 miles
3: Merge onto I-90 W / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (Portions toll). 30.7 miles
4: Merge onto I-495 N via EXIT 11A toward MARLBOROUGH / N.H.-MAINE. 7.8 miles
5: Merge onto MA-85 CONN E / HUDSON ST via EXIT 25A toward RT-85 / HUDSON. 1.7 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MA-85 / WASHINGTON ST. 0.1 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto BROAD ST. 0.7 miles
8: End at 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749-2558
From 495:
Take Exit 25A onto Hudson Street. Go about a mile to the 2nd set of stop lights and take a left onto Route 85. Take your first right onto Broad Street. Follow Broad Street for about 3/4 of a mile. On the left hand side after you cross a small bridge you should see a large brick building, known as the Hudson Mills Building at 43 Broad Street. Park in the front and take the main lobby elevator to the 4th floor. Our office is on the far Southeast side of the building. Follow the signs to find your way.
From Other Points:
Please use this Mapquest map with our address as the destination (43 Broad Street, Hudson, MA 01749).
